Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-06-03
THE YOUNG MAN.
Ne shouls rulnll Orc of the ns-t pslvss,. n,
ties or Life


Ne Should rulfii Ono of the ns-t psivsb,. m.
ties or Life.
From the Argonnut.
ne young man who ia possessed of |
every bodily and mental equipment. |
ana marries not. fails in ono Of the
most palpable duties OF lie. He de-
priyes himself of lies most refined |
and exalted pleasures, Of some Of
IT'S strongest incentives to virtue ana
activity, and sets an example nm
worthy OF imitation. Nothing has
greater refining and moralizinc in
huence to a young man than marriage.
II ne remains unmarried, he laws
himself open to aliuring vices that
nave no place in his eye or mind when
MS attentions and affections are CEN
tired upon q devoted wife. Marriage
changes the current of a mans feel.
ings, and gives him a centre for his
thoughts. his affections, and his acts.
1t renders him more virtuous. more
wise. AMI is an incs ntive to nut forth
ms best exertions to attain position
In commercial and social circles. II
is conceded that marriage will increase
those cares OF a young man which he
would not encounter if he remained
single, but it must be granted, on the
other hand. that it heightens the
pleasures OF life. If marriage in some
instances within knowledge, has SEEM
ed to DO but q hindrance to certain
SUCCESS, the countless instances must
not be forgotten where it has proved
to be the incentive which has called
forth the best part of mans nature,
reused him from selfish apathy and
inspired in him those generous prin-
clples and high resolves which
have helped to develop into a
character known. loved, and honored
by all within the sphere of it's inhu-
ence. Matrimony, it is true, is charge
able with numberless solicitudes and
responsibilities, and this all young
men should fully understand before
entering upon it, but it is also full OF
JOY and happiness unknown to the
bachelor. To the young man away
from the home of his parents, or who
| is by their early death deprived of a
home, marriage Is g. blessing and a
| necessity. II he remain single, he may
have a pleasant place of residence, his
ainusements may be continuous, he
may have all the luxuries that money
/ can buy, but he viii! feel that lack OF
home and that holy love OF a good wife
which no money can purchase. He
may be courted for his wealth, he
may'eat, drink, and revel, he may
have the most faithful attendants
and skilled physicians at his bedside
| when i'll, but all these can not com.
pensate for the more quiet bliss OIL
connubial life, or the tender watch
Iulness of those whose hearts are
knit to him by the strong ties Of
family relationship. To all young
men choosing between the two states
OF life. the single and tie married, We
commend the words of quaint Jeremy
Taylor, who sums up the subject wei
when he says: "Marriage hath in i,
more safety than single life hath; il
hath more care; it is more merry anc
sad; it is fuller of joys and sorrows
it lies under more burdens, but it il
supported by all the strength OF low
and charity, which makes those
burdens delightful. 1t is school ant
exercise OF virtue. and though it haiti
Cal es. yet single life hath desires which
are more troublesome and dangerous
and often end in SIN, while the carel
are but exercises of piety."